Defining a "GREAT" horse

Originally Posted by King Glorious

And I see it the other way around. I see many more as great but that the Hall should take a more restrictive approach. As much as I love Java Gold and King Glorious and think both were great horses, I wouldn't dare put them in the Hall.

Both were tremendous talents ... but ...

... your namesake King Glorious just didn't race enough ... only 2 G1's.

Java Gold had better credentials ... with 4 G1's and two G1 placings ... marginal Hall Of Fame material ... but I'd just say No.

What a shame Java Gold wasn't a good stallion ... the St. Simon/Ribot line really could have used a good boost.